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THIS WEEK IN THE NBA

Lowe: A dangerous West team on the rise, a key acquisition on the Suns and the Bucks' shrinking margin for error

This week, we highlight the New Orleans Pelicans moving up the standings, a key trade deadline move paying off for Phoenix and why Milwaukee needs more from everyone around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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THE WILD, WILD WEST

LeBron, Curry, KD, Luka, or Sabonis: Who won't make the playoffs?

With stars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry battling for West play-in position, the final month of the season comes with massive stakes.

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STEELERS TRADE FOR FIELDS

Grading the Justin Fields trade: The Bears misread the market, and the Steelers took advantage

The Bears traded the quarterback to the Steelers for a 2025 conditional draft pick. Is that really the best Chicago could do?

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Will Justin Fields start in Pittsburgh? Did the Bears get many offers? We answer the key questions

The Bears seemingly eliminated any doubt Caleb Williams will be their No. 1 pick with the trade, but what's next for both teams?

The ripple effect of Justin Fields' trade to the Steelers

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Why Pittsburgh Steelers turned the page on Kenny Pickett after 24 starts

Local hero Kenny Pickett was a first-round miss for the Steelers. Here are the implications of his trade to the Eagles.

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Why did the Eagles, Seahawks and Cardinals deal for QBs? Let's untangle each move

We're breaking down the NFL's most intriguing trades of the past 48 hours, and what does -- and doesn't -- make sense for each team.

FREE AGENCY IN FULL SWING

Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor

We're following every NFL signing, trade and cut for 2024 free agency, along with buzz around potential new deals.

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Grading NFL free agency's biggest deals: Making sense of 70 signings and trades

How much will the addition of Tyron Smith help the Jets? Did the Bears win the Keenan Allen trade?

CHAMP WEEK CONTINUES

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

Men's Bracketology: It's Champ Week and Houston keeps climbing

The Cougars could claim the No. 1 overall seed if they win the Big 12 tournament on Saturday night.

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Bubble Watch: Thievery strikes the bubble

Dayton falling in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals means we will definitely see at least one bid thief on Sunday.

WHO'S IN? WHO'S OUT?

WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

Women's Bracketology: The field of 68 is coming into focus

Princeton (Ivy) and Middle Tennessee (CUSA) won Saturday to put the bid-stealing concerns to bed. Now, bubble teams await the committee's final word.

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Bubble Watch: Which teams are tournament locks? Who has work to do?

The bubble is shrinking as Selection Sunday nears. Are Arizona, Miami and Texas A&M; on the right side?

NBL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

United vs. JackJumpers: How the NBL Championship Series will be won

The 2024 NBL Championship Series has yet to play a single minute, but already projects as one that could be an all timer. ESPN's Olgun Uluc takes us through the key narratives, players primed to take over, and the tastiest matchups.

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